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Hi i am 49 years, i don't smoke or either drink , still i have this throat discomfort, always feeling dry and redness and sore throat from past 2 year?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Could be a number: It could be a number of things. Reflux can cause a sore throat. I notice under additional information that you throat blisters---if these are ulcers instead of blisters it could other conditions such as lupus. See doctor to have this checked out.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2013

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A member asked:

Hi i am 49 years, i don't smoke or either drink , still i have this throat discomfort, always feeling dry and redness and sore throat from past 2 year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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